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dandare
#1 Posted : 16 November 2025 21:19:22

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I need some help!!
has anyone lost the passion?
i want and need to find it again, but somehow don't have any motivation
i have built some great models, some of which i have shown on this forum (F1 & Aircraft) i have a great stash of models but for some reason just cant get motivated.
have you ever lost it but found it again, any advise as to what kick started you to begin again would be greatly appreciated, i have many thoughts of i will start that model but it just seems to be a forever ill start tomorrow!
i want to but cant seem to get motivated again. any thoughts ???
Built - Deagostini MP4/23, deagostini Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Deagostini R2D2, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Deagostini Senna Mp4/4.
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roymattblack
#2 Posted : 17 November 2025 10:16:50

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I think it happens to us all at times.
It did with me a few years ago but after a while I got the 'urge' to build something and that was it.

Don't force yourself to build something.
It will happen.
Nytetrain
#3 Posted : 21 November 2025 17:54:43

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To get me in the mood again. I watch some YouTube videos of people building the same thing I am working on or want to work on. I get inspired by how people do things that I have not thought of and I would like to try. That or you watch something and think to yourself: "I can do that better." and it lights that spark again.

Some really good modellers to follow are:

A4 Garage: I can't tell you how amazing this guy is at modifying car kits Love Drool

International Scale Modeller: Paul is an amazing painter

OMG Scaleworks: Nice relaxing videos of amazing builds

If you are not interested in cars then I am sure there are tons of guys and gals to watch for inspiration
Best Regards,
Ron


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dandare
#4 Posted : 22 November 2025 13:57:28

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roymattblack wrote:
I think it happens to us all at times.
It did with me a few years ago but after a while I got the 'urge' to build something and that was it.

Don't force yourself to build something.
It will happen.


Thanks for your Support Roy, im sure it will happen again

Regards Dan
Built - Deagostini MP4/23, deagostini Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Deagostini R2D2, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Deagostini Senna Mp4/4.
Entex Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4, deagostini Ferrari 312T4, Pocher lotus 72D, Pocher porche, Deagostini Lotus 97T
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel, HK Models B-17F flying fortress, Galactica Viper, Stap droid
dandare
#5 Posted : 22 November 2025 13:59:17

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Nytetrain wrote:
To get me in the mood again. I watch some YouTube videos of people building the same thing I am working on or want to work on. I get inspired by how people do things that I have not thought of and I would like to try. That or you watch something and think to yourself: "I can do that better." and it lights that spark again.

Some really good modellers to follow are:

A4 Garage: I can't tell you how amazing this guy is at modifying car kits Love Drool

International Scale Modeller: Paul is an amazing painter

OMG Scaleworks: Nice relaxing videos of amazing builds

If you are not interested in cars then I am sure there are tons of guys and gals to watch for inspiration


Thanks Ron

im always pulling the kits out and having a look to try and inspire myself
im sure it will happen again

Regards
Dan
Built - Deagostini MP4/23, deagostini Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Deagostini R2D2, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Deagostini Senna Mp4/4.
Entex Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4, deagostini Ferrari 312T4, Pocher lotus 72D, Pocher porche, Deagostini Lotus 97T
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel, HK Models B-17F flying fortress, Galactica Viper, Stap droid
Mustang
#6 Posted : 16 December 2025 11:31:53

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Hi Dan,

Sorry a bit late to this one, I’ve lost the passion in the past. The best way I find to get back into modelling is to see if any friends or family members would like a model built.

That way you have a good reason to build one, if it’s family and I have the kit I just built it for them, if it friends/work mates if I have the kit I see if there willing to pay of the kit or buy one if it’s not what you normally build.

If built all versions of the BTTF DeLorean for one guy and planes of other people.

But whichever way you find your way back it just takes time.
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Built:-. HMS Bounty, RMS Titanic, MP4-23, Flying Scotsman, Aston Martin DB5, Honda CB750, Mustang, R2-D2, Jaguar, DeLorean, Testarossa, Stage Coach plus many plastic kits.
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